Find out how to make this pretty-in-pink dessert before it becomes the next big thing on #foodtok.

Jake Sternquist

The 2010s were all aboutmillennial pink, then theBarbiemovie ushered in a bright and bold era ofBarbiecore.

But honestly, Americans adoration of all things pink is nothing new.

Flash back to the 1940s, and thePink Squirrel cocktailwas like that erasAperol Spritz.

In the year since, a handful of other recipe developers have dropped pink velvet-inspired desserts.

Read on to learn more about the velvet cake category and Pink Velvet Cake specifically.

What Is Velvet Cake, Anyway?

When you take a bite of velvet cake, it should offer a melt-in-your-mouth sensation, Langan explains.

What Is Pink Velvet Cake?

As you might expect, a Pink Velvet Cake is one of these velvet-style cakes thats pink.

Grease two 9x2-inch round cake pans.

Line the bottom of pans with parchment or waxed paper.

Grease paper and flour the pans.

(Or grease one 13x9x2-inch pan.)

Whisk with a fork to combine; set aide.

Mix with paddle attachment to combine.

With mixer running on low speed, add the buttermilk-oil mixture.

Increase mixer to medium speed and beat for 2 minutes.

Add Egg Whites

Stop mixer and scrape sides of bowl.

Continue beating on low speed until thoroughly combined, about 30 seconds more.

Spread batter evenly in prepared pans.

Cool cake layers in pans 10 minutes.

Remove layers from pans.

Remove and discard waxed paper; cool completely on wire racks.

(about 1 hour).

Or place 13x9-inch cake in pan on a wire rack; cool completely.

Make Frosting

Meanwhile, prepare frosting.

In a large mixing bowl beat together cream cheese, 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tsp.

vanilla on medium speed until well mixed and sugar has dissolved (about 1 minute).

Gradually add cold whipping cream.

Continue beating on medium-high speed until the mixture becomes thick, like whipped cream, 1 to 2 minutes.

(Makes 4 cups frosting).

Assemble and Serve

For a layer cake, place one cake layer on a serving plate.

Spread 1 cup frosting over cake layer.

Repeat with remaining layer.

Frost top and sides of cake with remaining frosting.

(If making 13x9x2-inch cake, spread frosting over cake in pan.

Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

(Tip: This makes the cake easier to slice.).

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.